[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 77 (Wednesday, June 12, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1020]
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                            DR. GEORGE BASS

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 11, 2002

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding 
researcher from my district, Dr. George Bass. On Wednesday, June 12, 
2002, Dr. Bass, a retired professor emeritus from Texas A&M University, 
will receive the National Medal of Science for his work in nautical 
archeology. This discipline is dedicated to understanding human 
existence through the discovery and study of ships and the cultures 
that constructed them.
  Dr. Bass, known as the ``father of nautical archeology,'' is 
internationally recognized as a leader in his field. Dr. Bass is 
credited for conducting the first excavation of an ancient shipwreck 
entirely on the seabed. This event took place in 1960. Since that time, 
Dr. Bass has conducted excavations in the United States, Turkey, and 
the Caribbean.
  In 1973, Dr. Bass established the Institute of Nautical Archeology. 
Today, this institute conducts research on four continents. The 
information obtained from this research allows us to better understand 
how ancient societies conducted commerce, educated their children, and 
organized their lives.
  For his contributions to his field, Dr. Bass has received numerous 
awards and decorations including the Gold Medal for Distinguished 
Archeological Achievement in 1986. Additionally, he was honored by the 
Society for Historical Archeology in 1999 and the American Academy of 
Achievement in 2001.
  Although retired from Texas A&M, Dr. Bass is not retired from 
expanding our understanding of the past. He continues to be actively 
involved in his research institute and continues to publish in 
scholarly journals. For his contributions to human knowledge, I am 
forever grateful.

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